This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1969
Page
13
Plans and specifications for the Edgewood road NW extension project from the Cedar River to 01 Avenue will be filed with the city council for grading and drainage work. A public hearing date will be set, bids will be received, and the project aims for completion by July 1, 1970 with an estimated cost of 242,792.50.
Ford Clark reports a 11 am demonstration in Gilmore Hall protesting university policy banning pets in married student housing. About 35 adults and 16 pets attended, featuring goldfish, mice, hamsters, kittens, and a dog. organizers cite child welfare and morale, while officials debate housing rules and access for pets.
Maton News reports parks and street department crews are repairing Marion's parks after a recent summer flood. Work includes reworking the old road at Thomas Park near Legion Memorial pool and pavilion parking, with overflow pool parking routed there. Thunderstorm damage caused wind and rain limb debris. Donnelly Park remained too wet to mow, Willow Park was mowed nearby.
Legion Memorial pool schedules makeups for first and second swim sessions after flood delays. Dorothy Birky says Aug 11-13 will cover three days of missed lessons. Aug 14-16 handles the July makeup. First session tickets reissued Aug 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Pool manager Orville W. Rust and Birky thank patrons for patience during disruptions.
Analysis shows spades breaking 5-2 or 4-3 with West holding long spades favors South. If West holds all three missing aces a 12 percent chance arises allowing South to attack Gumps without fear of a club entry. West hearts and clubs aces can shift play toward immediate trumping, but the recommended plan remains to lead spades now for best odds.
The snippet notes Velmsdall ensuring every prescription is filled at Storg Pharmacy, describing timely service and fair prices as part of a Scandinavian mythic themed prompt. It mentions Heimdall as the god of dawn.
Lois Emanuel, newly appointed to the Department of Socials' Services board, will remain in Marion. The pharmacist noted local belief she would relocate, clarified she will continue to reside in the city while serving four years of a six year term named by Governor Ray. She has long been active in Linn county Republican ranks.
Oswald and James Jacoby note that bridge players once blamed trump mis-timing for poverty in London. In New York the problem repeats as players pulled trumps too soon. South must decide whether to attack trumps or discard clubs, balancing risks to aces and potential club-loss.
Leroy Ketchen or Ketelien, 24, was arraigned Monday on an assault with intent to inflict great bodily harm. He allegedly held a kitchen knife to Marlys Antell’s throat and was ordered to post bond while awaiting a preliminary hearing. Ketchen faced additional charges from prior shoplifting and resisting an officer cases.
Daryl Dean Geopfert 21 of 120 Twenty-seventh Street SE pled innocent in Lina district court Monday to a drunk driving charge. Geopfert, also known as Michael Cline, was arrested in Cedar Rapids June 27 after officers said he was intoxicated when they stopped him for throwing beer from the car.
Nine Cedar Rapids Education Assn members were named to 1969-70 ISEA committees by President Jack Hudson. Alan Whitworth and James Freeman chair merit pay and expansion of the ISEA president role. Freeman, a former state president, also joined planning and political action committees. Robert Arnold, Robert Fitzsimmons, Kenneth Lemke, Charles Lingren, Margaret Witting, Paul Naughton, Mildred Middleton, and Caulder W were assigned to multiple panels including government affairs and facilities. Freeman and Caulder W were among those returning to duties after prior roles. A separate case lists Earl Caulder, 29, pled innocent in Linn district court to shoplifting about $30 of clothing from Avlan's department store on June 28.
The Cedar Rapids conference board schedules a public hearing at 4 p.m. July 30 on a 1969-70 budget of 196,570 for the city assessor's office with 27,400 dollars more than last year. The plan reallocates 175,970 via taxation and 20,600 as a January 1, 1970 cash balance, plus 120,000 for a continuing special appraisal fund to finance property revaluations.
A reader asks about ringworm blisters and skin infection causes. another questions if thyroid disease equals pancreatic cancer and heart risk. a third asks about rheumatic fever's impact on a college student’s heart. The doctor advises skin exam, thyroid treatment details, and a cardiology evaluation for potential heart damage.
The quiz asks if a vehicle must stop for a red signal with a green arrow, answer is no if it does not impede traffic or endanger pedestrians. It notes penalties up to six months in county jail or a $500 fine or both for altering or removing a traffic control device. It identifies the state highway commission as the responsible division. local authorities may place devices if they meet highway department specs.
Midland Park New Jersey sought exemption for its soldiers from duty in Vietnam. General Earle Wheeler led the joint chiefs in a discussion of the war strategy and Vietnamization. The Pentagon sent a two page letter denying the exemption and directing a thorough assessment of the current military situation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.